Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI BlueEfficiency Sterckeman Starlett 390 CP
Performance
Weight
The maximum train weight is exceeded by 645 kg!
The towing limit is unknown to us. Please check the towing limit!
The Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI BlueEfficiency with a Sterckeman Starlett 390 CP with an actual weight of 955 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Mercedes-Benz is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Sterckeman with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
155
129
Mountains
Risk of snaking
128
225
Weight ratio: 63% (72% of kerbweight)
955 kg
1525 kg
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Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI BlueEfficiency Sterckeman Starlett 390 CP
Actual Weights
Sterckeman Starlett 390 CP: 955 kg.
Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI BlueEfficiency: 1525 kg.
Noseweight: 65 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 63%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 155 points).
Speeds of 63 mph (102 km/h) to 70 mph (113 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 129 points).
Slightly higher revs (2200 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 29.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 128 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 10%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 51 mph (83 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The maximum train weight is exceeded by 645 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 63%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 72%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 225 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is sufficient.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.